OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Plant Molecular Biology Reporter is 2. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
Genome-Wide Identification and Expression Analysis of AAAP Gene Family in Cerasus humilis During Fruit Development	33
SSR Marker–Based Genetic Diversity and Relationship Analyses of Stephania tetrandra S. Moore	23
Transcriptome Analysis Reveals Flower Development and the Role of Hormones in Three Flower Types of Grapevine	14
A Comparative Proteomics Study Revealing the Impact of Growing Region and Cultivar on Protein Expression in the Leaves of Nicotiana tabacum Plants	14
Molecular Diversity Studies and Core Development in Sesame Germplasm (Sesamum indicum L.) Using SSR Markers	13
A Review: The Role of Jasmonic Acid in Tomato Flower and Fruit Development	11
Implementing RNA Interference to Boost Plant Resistance and Enhance Crop Characteristics: A Review	11
Table Quantitative Trait Locus Analysis for Protein and Sulfur-Containing Amino Acid Content of Seed in Soybean (Glycine max L.)	10
Optimizing Conservation of Ulmus wallichiana, Threatened Himalayan Species by Combining Population Genetics and Species Distribution Modeling	9
Development of Low Phytate Maize (Zea mays) Inbred Lines Through Marker-Assisted Pyramiding of lpa1 and lpa2 Genes	8
Genetic Mapping and Transcriptomic Analysis Revealed the Molecular Mechanism Underlying Leaf-Rolling and a Candidate Protein Phosphatase Gene for the Rolled Leaf-Dominant (RL-D) Mutant in Rice	8
CRISPR/Cas9-Mediated Genome Editing for Abiotic Stress Tolerance in Crops: Current Advances and Future Prospects	8
Global Profiling of Protein Lysine Malonylation in Eucommia ulmoides Leaves Reveals Its Role in Photosynthesis and Metabolism	8
Analysis of Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Indian Aromatic Short-Grain Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Landraces	8
Proximity Labelling Confirms the Involvement of Papain-Like Cysteine Proteases and Chaperones in Cyclotide Biosynthesis	7
Molecular Dissection of the Odoiporus longicollis Infested Musa paradisiaca Transcriptome Reveals Key Genes Involved in Defense	7
Correction: New Loci Relating to Rice Tiller Angle Traits Discovery Through Genome-Wide Association Analysis	6
Rapid Identification of Soybean SC15 Resistance Locus to Soybean Mosaic Virus by BSA-seq	6
Genome-wide Identification and Expression Analysis of CaM/CML Gene Family in Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera)	6
Development of Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) Mutant Lines for Dissecting Resilience to Drought Through Physiological and Molecular Crosstalk Analysis	6
Traceability of Tobacco C151 Resistance to Potato Virus Y	6
An Arabidopsis Pentatricopeptide Repeat Is a Moonlighting Protein with Cross-talking In Vitro Adenylyl Cyclase and Kinase Activities	6
Transcriptomic Analysis Revealed Hormone-Related and Receptor-Like Kinase Genes Involved in Wound Healing of ‘Duli’ and its Resistance to Valsa Pyri	6
Novel Microsatellite Markers Derived from Arachis pintoi Transcriptome Sequencing for Cross-Species Transferability and Varietal Identification	6
Molecular Profiling of Black Turmeric (Curcuma caesia Roxb.) Germplasm of Central India Using Microsatellite Markers	6

Insights into the Role of ASF1 in Telomere Maintenance in Arabidopsis Callus Cultures	5
QTL Mapping and Genetic Map for the Ornamental Sunflower in China	5
Unravelling QTLs for Non-Destructive and Yield-Related Traits Under Timely, Late and Very Late Sown Conditions in Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)	5
Research Progress on Genetic Diversity and Molecular Breeding of Onobrychis viciifolia	5
Transcriptomic Analyses of Akebiae Fructus and Identification of Genes Related to Triterpenoid Saponin Biosynthesis	5
Codon Usage Bias Analysis in the Chloroplast Genomes of Diatoms Within the Family Thalassiosiraceae and Skeletonemataceae	5
Heavy Metal Stress–Induced Activation of Mitogen-Activated Protein Kinase Signalling Cascade in Plants	5
Recent Advancements in Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Crop Plants Achieved by Genomics and Targeted Genetic Engineering Approaches	5
Genome-Wide Identification of MYB Family Genes in Cerasus humilis Reveals Candidate Genes Involved in Flavonoid Biosynthesis	5
Cutting-Edge of Genotyping by Sequencing (GBS) for Improving Drought and Salinity Stress Tolerance in Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus L.): A Review	5
Two Evolutionary Diverged Liverworts that Shared the Same Habitats Developed a Few Distinct Seasonal Adaptive Strategies: Insights from a Transcriptomic Approach	5
Whitefly-Resistant Population Development Source Selection Among Cotton Germplasms of Pakistan Through Multivariate Tools	5
Transcriptome and Metabolome Conjoint Analysis Revealed that PaGLK Affects Photosynthesis and Composition of Root Exudates in Poplar	5
The Role of Copper Oxide Nanomaterials on Ruta graveolens Physiological Response, and IRT1 and CAT Gene Expression	5
Advances in the Research of Genic Male Sterility in Chinese Cabbage (Brassica rapa)	4
Drought Priming May Enhance the Tolerance of Cotton Seedlings to Subsequent Drought Stress	4
Metabolic Engineering of Wheat for Enhanced Vitamin B6 to Combat Hidden Hunger	4
Revealing the Novel Genetic Resources for Blast Resistance in Diverse Rice Landraces of North-Eastern Hills of Himalayas	4
Unveiling the Heat Shock Protein Network in Sugar Beet: Comprehensive Genome-Wide Identification, Characterization, and Stress-Induced Expression Patterns	4
Exploring the Significance of β-glucan in Grains of Hulless Barley	4
Wild and Rare Self-Incompatibility Allele S17 Found in 24 Sweet Cherry (Prunus avium L.) Cultivars	4
Cloning and Characterization of the RubisCO Activase Gene from Pinus massoniana	4
Iron Uptake Strategies in Rice: Exploring YSL Genes and Nutritional Enhancement	3
Genes Involved in the Transition and Floral Sexual Differentiation of Jatropha curcas L	3
Genetic Mapping Determining the Key Genomic Loci/QTNs for Stress Resilience via Controlling Antioxidant Defenses in Barley Under Salt Stress	3
Survey of Citronella Genotypes for Identification of Superior Parents for New Breeding Cycles Based on Morpho-Chemical Traits and Molecular Systems	3
Correction to: Association between SSR Markers and Phenologic Plus Agronomic Traits in Barley (Hordeum valgare L.) Under Cold Stress Conditions	3
Development of a Csy4-Processing TRV-Based CRISPR/Cas9 Genome Editing System in Nicotiana benthamiana	3
Genetic Associations Underpinning the Metabolite-Mediated Salt Stress Tolerance in Barley	3
Genetic Control of the Root System Traits in Oilseed Rape Under Contrasting Phosphate Supply Conditions by Genome-wide Association Study	3
Genome-wide Identification of the MTP Gene Family in Cotton and Expression Analysis Under Multiple Metal Stresses	3
Comparative Transcriptome Analysis of Resistant and Susceptible Genotypes of Isabgol (Plantago ovata) During Interactions with Peronospora plantaginis, the Causal Agent of Downy Mildew Disease	3
MicroRNA: A Novel Micro-machineries to Target Crop Plants for Tolerance to Temperature Stress	3
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Analysis of Sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] in Ethiopia Using Simple Sequence Repeat Markers	3
First Insights into the Genetic Structure of Crambe tataria Populations in Romania Using ISSR Markers	3
Insights into the Molecular Basis of Fruit Development in Prunus Species	3
Pup1 QTL-Mediated Tissue-Specific Differential Expression of Transcription Factors Help Mitigate Deleterious Effects of Phosphorus-Starvation in Rice (Oryza sativa L.)	3
Leveraging ddRADseq for Uncovering New Genome-Wide and Polymorphic SSR Markers in Japanese Plum (Prunus salicina Lindl.)	3
Genome-Wide Analysis and Characterization of SABATH Gene Family in Phaseolus vulgaris Genotypes Subject to Melatonin under Drought and Salinity Stresses	3
Genetic Diversity of Asian Vigna Species (Subgenus Ceratotropis; Genus Vigna) in India Based on ITS2 Sequences Data	3
Insights into Epigenetic Modulation of Iron Homeostasis in Plants	3
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure Analysis in Indian Mustard Germplasm Using Phenotypic Traits and SSR Markers	3
Transcriptome Profiling and TCP Family Analysis of Broomcorn Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) Seedlings Under Hyperosmotic Stress	3
Role of Rare Earth Elements in Plants	2
RNAi: A Potent Biotechnological Tool for Improvement of Ornamental Crops	2
Genome-Wide Identification and Characterization of bHLH Transcription Factors in Zanthoxylum bungeanum and Their Expression Analysis in Response to Salt Stress	2
An Arabidopsis Linker Histone-Like Protein Harbours a Domain with Adenylyl Cyclase Activity	2
Harnessing Genetic Diversity: Advancing Wheat Resilience and Nutritional Fortification Through Introgression Against Climate Challenges	2
Molecular Approaches to Improve Legume Salt Stress Tolerance	2
System Analysis of Differentially Expressed miRNAs in Hexaploid Wheat Display Tissue-Specific Regulatory Role During Fe-Deficiency Response	2

The Overexpression of Solanum nigrum Osmotin (SnOLP) Boosts Drought Response Pathways in Soybean	2
Development of a Core Collection for Tetraclinis articulata Using ISSR Markers and Maximization Strategy	2
Transcriptome and Metabolome Integrated Analysis Reveals the Mechanism of Cinnamomum bodinieri Root Response to Alkali Stress	2
Characterization of Partial Leaf Rust Resistance and Identification of the Lr34 Gene in Egyptian Wheat Cultivars Under Field and Greenhouse Conditions	2
Comparative Transcriptomics Reveals the Molecular Mechanisms of Maize in Response to Downy Mildew Disease Caused by Peronosclerospora philippinensis (Weston) Shaw	2
Identification and Analysis of Key miRNA for Sex Differentiation in Hermaphroditic Juglans mandshurica Maxim	2
Genotyping of Cocoa Trees (Theobroma cacao L.) from the First and Second Cycles of the Recurrent and Reciprocal Selection Program in Côte d'Ivoire	2
Identification of Molecular Markers Associated with Genomic Regions Controlling Agronomic Traits in Bread Wheat Genotypes Under Different Moisture Conditions	2
Analysis of Anthocyanin Accumulation and Related Gene Expression During Fig Fruit Development	2
TuMV Infection Alters the Regulation of miR168/AGO1 and miR403/AGO2 Systems in Arabidopsis	2
Investigate the Genetic Relationships and Morphological Diversity of Some Afghan and Iranian Melon Cultivars for Breeding Purposes	2
The Use of Visible LEDs as Technology to Delay Postharvest Senescence of Vegetables: A Review	2
Expression Characteristics of CsPAE55 in Citrus and Analysis of Its Interacting Protein	2
Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Ugandan Soybean (Glycine max L.) Germplasm Based on DArTseq	2
Silicon Nanoparticles (SiO2 NPs) Boost Drought Tolerance in Grapevines by Enhancing Some Morphological, Physiological, and Biochemical Traits	2
Comparative Assessment of mRNA-miRNA–TFs Regulatory Network for Rutin Biosynthesis in Different Tissues of Buckwheat (Fagopyrum esculentum Moench. and F. tataricum L.)	2
Comparative Chloroplast Genomics and Phylogeny of Crinum brachynema (Amaryllidaceae): A Narrow Endemic Geophyte of the Western Ghats of India	2
Expression Studies of Synthetic Sucrose Isomerase Gene 1 (SySIG1) in Saccharum officinarum L	2
Diversity and Genetic Structure of Dipteryx alata Vogel (Fabaceae) Populations in the Cerrado-Amazon Ecotone, Brazil	2